Larry Gene Craft, Sr.

Cayuga, Ind. - Larry Gene Craft, Sr., 67, of Cayuga passed away at 12:32 p.m. EDT Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana.

He was born on May 4, 1953 in Danville, Illinois, the son of the late Frank L. and Shirley Ann (Williams) Craft.

Larry married Brenda Conrad on June 24, 1972 in Cayuga, Indiana. She survives.

Other survivors include his children: Joanna (Ronnie) Muncie of Greencastle, Indiana; Larry 'Buddy' (Candice) Craft, Jr. of Georgetown, Illinois and Gena (Eddie) Norman of Newport, Indiana; eight grandchildren: Michael, Matthew, Marleah, A.J., Blake, Isaac, Clayton and Cassie; five great grandchildren; special sister: Julie Craft of Cayuga, Indiana, and one brother.

Larry was preceded in death by two sisters.

Larry retired from Indiana State University (Recycling Program) in June 2015. He was a 1971 graduate of North Vermillion High School. He enjoyed working on cars, fixing items, holiday cookouts, vacations with his children and grandchildren, and decorating his home for the holidays. Larry loved going to Branson, Missouri and Florida. He especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren participate in their sports activities.

Visitation (Mask Required For Entry): 4 to 8 p.m. EDT Thursday, October 15, 2020 at DeVerter Funeral Home in Cayuga, Indiana. A private family funeral will be held on Friday, October 16, 2020 at the funeral home with cremation following services. Inurnment of cremains will take place at a later date at Thomas Cemetery, Newport, Indiana. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, Illinois 60674.